Commissioner General of GRA, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong
The newly appointed Acting Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, has pledged to equip the authority with the necessary resources to meet and exceed its 2025 revenue target of GH¢200 billion.
Sarpong made this commitment during a familiarization visit to the Large Taxpayer Office and the Tax Service Centre at Circle on February 24, 2025, where he emphasized the importance of resourcing and motivating GRA staff to achieve this ambitious goal.
He engaged with employees to understand operational challenges and assured them of his commitment to addressing their concerns.
“Our sector minister has already indicated that in 2025, he expects us, as GRA, to exceed GH¢200 billion in tax revenue. We are ready to take on this challenge.
“With some traditional funding sources closed to the government, enhancing domestic tax mobilization is crucial to the ‘Resetting Ghana’ agenda. It is our collective responsibility to work as a team to achieve this target and improve revenue collection,” he stated.
He acknowledged that the target cannot be met without a well-motivated and adequately resourced workforce.
“The management team has highlighted some challenges, and we will address them progressively over time. While we may not solve everything in one year, we are committed to making steady progress,” he assured.
Sarpong’s visit also served as an opportunity to inspire GRA staff, reminding them of their critical role in generating revenue for the state.
“The nation is counting on us. We must rise to the occasion and deliver,” he urged.
The GRA’s 2025 revenue target is part of broader efforts to strengthen Ghana’s economy through improved domestic resource mobilization.
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